Taxiphyllum sp. (Anchor Moss)

Overview:  Anchor Moss is characterized by its dense and broad stems. Its color is a lighter shade of green when compared to other aquarium mosses. Depending on the intensity of light, the color of the leaves of Anchor Moss can vary from light to dark – the brighter the light, the darker the moss. Its low maintenance makes it an excellent carpet for large style aquariums.

Size Portions: Anchor Moss is priced per mesh

Lighting conditions: Low to High

Growth Length: 1 – 5 cm (height), 1 – 50 cm (width)

Difficulty or care: Easy

Placement in an aquascape: Background

PH: 6.0 – 7.5

Temperature: 54 – 79 F

Reproduction: Propagation is done by cutting and replanting runners when they formed their own roots.

Growth Rate: Slow